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The Underlying Issues
Baldoni's allegations extend to claims that he was marginalized during the film's promotional activities. He alleges that he was kept away from the primary cast during the film's red carpet premiere, further illustrating the tumultuous relationship between him and Lively.
In December, the situation escalated when Lively filed sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni, accusing him of fostering a hostile work environment and conducting a smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni’s counter-suit denied the allegations, accusing Lively and her husband of leveraging their fame to collude with the press and damage his reputation.